MIP podcasts

The IP Lounge: USPTO's first woman director on breaking barriers

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Lee discusses reaching milestones at the USPTO, AI’s role in legal work, and empowering women in tech and IP law.In this episode, we are jo...

The IP Lounge: Recognising 30 years of the EUTM

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories. On April 1, the EUIPO will celebrat...

The IP Lounge: CIPA 2026 president outlines UPC hopes

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Wright explains why the UK should embrace the possibility of rejoining the UPC, and reveals how CIPA is reacting to this month’s historic Emot...

From idea to IP: navigating AI patents in a fast-moving field

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Managing IP podcast, recorded in collaboration with Maiwald, leading European patent attorneys unpack what it takes to patent AI successfully ...

The IP Lounge: INTA’s 2026 president on her holistic IP vision

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah Hampton talks through her hopes for the year, INTA’s patent focus, London 2026, and her love of music. In this episode, we are joined by De...

Online IP Protection: why successful enforcement needs patents, TMs, designs and more

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers at Zacco join Managing IP to discuss the shifting world of online IP enforcement.In this episode, sponsored by Zacco, we delve into Online IP ...

Podcast: Formalising support for IP Inclusive

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the IP Inclusive Charter and senior leaders’ ...

Podcast: Celebrating, supporting and inspiring ethnic minority IP professionals

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the ninth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP & ME, a community focused on ethnic mino...

The AfCFTA made simple how to navigate filing trademarks in Africa

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Managing IP podcast, Adams & Adams partners Mohamed Jameel Hamid and Alicia van der Walt demystify African Continental Free Trade Area (Af...

Podcast: Understanding and championing disability and neurodiversity within IP

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the eighth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Ability, a network for disabled people and ...

Podcast: The spectrum of identity within IP

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the seventh episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Out, a network for LGBTQAI+ professionals ...

Podcast: Young and ambitious, the future of IP

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the sixth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Futures, a network for early-career stage IP...

The IP Lounge: What makes a standout IP lateral hire

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Adamson and Milli Bouri of Adamson & Partners join us to discuss IP market trends and what law firm and in-house clients are looking for.In ...

Podcast: Careers in ideas - attracting and diversifying the next generation

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to o...

Podcast: Unconscious bias, an unintentional but ongoing part of IP professions

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and how t...

Women in IP podcast: Breaking glass ceilings and staying there

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Women in IP’ network and the current s...

Hidden in plain sight: overlooked sources of prior art that can make or break a case

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patent searches can be painstakingly detailed, but even the most experienced professionals can miss crucial prior art if they rely on a narrow set of ...

Podcast: Finding direction through the menopause in the IP Profession

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experien...

Podcast special: The power of the IP Inclusive community

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we look back at the network’s origins and discuss its missio...

‘We almost missed it’: stories from the frontlines of IP analysis

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Managing IP podcast, Paul Peters and Rob Austin of CAS reveal how prior art can emerge from unexpected sources – and why these discove...

Colour marks, shape marks, and non-traditional trademarks in Africa

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Ross and Melissa Morris of Adams & Adams discuss the strategic opportunities and challenges in protecting non-traditional trademarks across...

The IP Lounge: Ones to Watch preview | Rankings refresh

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We preview Managing IP’s ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, meet our newest recruit, and look back over the final law firm rankings release of the year.In...

The IP Lounge: Talking unitary patents with the EPO

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heli Pihlajamaa, the EPO’s principal director for patent law and procedures, joins us to take stock of the unitary patent following its second anniv...

Podcast special: Ringside with Brandsmiths and Bird & Bird

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

IP leaders at Brandsmiths and Bird & Bird, who were on opposing sides at the UK Supreme Court in Iconix v Dream Pairs, unpick the landmark case an...

The IP Lounge: IP STARS rankings review | Canada’s IP patriotism

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We review the latest batch of IP STARS rankings, analyse a major law firm collaboration following the opening of India’s legal market, and look at w...

The IP Lounge: INTA CEO on IP ‘positivity’ and London 2026

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Etienne Sanz de Acedo discusses the association’s three-year plan, what he is looking forward to in San Diego, and why London came calling for 2026....

Design protection is underrated: why design rights should be an integral part of your portfolio

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Design rights are a powerful – but often overlooked – component of a well-rounded intellectual property portfolio. In an exclusive Managing IP pod...

The IP Lounge: Benelux chief on integrating IP into business strategy

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI. In this epi...

The IP Lounge: Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025 preview

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special....

The IP Lounge: Law firms’ AI use | meeting DEI requirements

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when i...

The IP Lounge: Nestlé’s Myrtha Hurtado Rivas on wellbeing focus

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of Managing IP’s most influential people in IP for 2024, Hurtado Rivas discusses mental health in the profession, the changing role of a tradema...

IP search in the AI era: reality v hype

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is artificial intelligence revolutionising the intellectual property space?In this podcast episode, sponsored by CAS, we focus on the benefits, opport...

The IP Lounge: Top 50 people in IP | social media habits

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month. In this episode, the t...

What to know about Licensing Negotiation Groups

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, sponsored by Ropes & Gray, we delve into licensing negotiation groups.Steven Pepe, Matthew Shapiro and Frances Zhang of Ropes &am...

The IP Lounge: AI suspicions, Qantm’s post-investment plans

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by...

The grey market: how your brand could end up competing against itself

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the challenges of grey markets and parallel imports in a new podcast that dives deep into an often-overlooked issue that can have signific...

The IP Lounge: Why PE and IP attract, rankings latest

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP S...

AI & IP: protection strategies and ownership considerations

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a podcast sponsored by Adams & Adams, we focus on intellectual property protection strategies and ownership considerations for artificial intel...

The IP Lounge: Ones to Watch | Law firms' AI opportunities

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in...

AI in Africa – reality, regulation and risks

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a podcast sponsored by Adams & Adams, we focus on the reality, regulation and risks of artificial intelligence in Africa and around the world.P...

The IP Lounge: Rankings rundown, private equity buyout

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, we discuss the newest rankings published by IP STARS and analyse developments from AI guidelines to the purchase of a law firm....

Empowering women and nurturing young talent: Maiwald´s commitment to equality and diversity

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five female patent attorneys at Maiwald, spanning several age groups and practice areas, explain how the intellectual property firm encourages the car...

The IP Lounge: WIPO’s Daren Tang on breaking IP stereotypes

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringi...

Podcast: Key considerations for establishing a patent monitoring programme

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the second of a two-part series sponsored by CAS, we focus on the key considerations for establishing or enhancing a patent monitorin...

What does an effective patent monitoring programme look like?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the first of a two-part series, sponsored by CAS, we focus on the importance of developing a robust patent monitoring programme.Matt ...

The IP Lounge: CIPA on IP diversity and UK at the UPC

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by Gwilym Roberts and Lee Davis from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to discuss the UPC, IP m...

The IP Lounge: PE firm nears Qantm deal, law firm hiring trends

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, the team discusses the battle to take control of listed company and IP business Qantm IP, and looks at some recent hiring trend...

The IP Lounge: Kevin Mooney on his half-century in IP law

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The winner of Managing IP’s Life Achievement Award discusses 50 years in IP law and how even he can’t avoid imposter syndrome.In this episode, edi...

The IP Lounge: AI clarifications, Managing IP Awards preview

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses AI clarifications from India and the US and previews the upcoming Managing IP Awards ...

The IP Lounge: SEPs update, IP hiring trends

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses standard-essential patent developments so far this year and delves into law firm hiri...

The IP Lounge: The top 50; IP in 2023

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of 2023, the team discusses our Top 50 and the biggest IP events of the year.It’s been an exciting year for the Managing IP edi...

Tech transfer podcast: how IP owners could be forced to share know-how

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shortly after the first breakthrough on COVID vaccines in 2020, attention quickly turned to whether intellectual property could block access to new li...

Patent harvesting – build IP awareness and reap the fruits of innovation

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast focuses on how to develop an internal awareness of intellectual property and the importance of setting aside time to recognise and captur...

The IP Lounge: India’s open legal market, UPC latest

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses six months of India’s reformed system for foreign law firms, the latest UPC trends ...

Spinning plates: navigating new food label requirements in South Africa

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of a two-part podcast series, Adams & Adams partner Jenny Pienaar and senior associate Nicole Haworth analyse South Africa&a...

World Mental Health Day: in conversation with Jonathan’s Voice

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special podcast, Managing IP talks to a charity that is working tirelessly to support mental health initiatives in the IP profession. “It’...

The (trade) dress code: protection and stopping imitation

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of a two-part podcast series, Adams & Adams partner Mandy Swanepoel and senior associate Lisa van Zuydam discuss the complex ...

The IP Lounge: How law firms find partners, 5G patent developments

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses law firm merger strategies, a high-profile break-up, and the latest 5G patent develop...

The IP Lounge: Reporters’ IP memories, UPC strategies, patents under fire?

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses their early memories of covering IP before delving into the latest on the UPC and whe...

The IP Lounge: US and Asian UPC views, Japan and China TM reform

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been another busy month for the Managing IP editorial team. Now that the Unified Patent Court is firmly on the scene companies are beginning to...

The IP Lounge: UPC and SEPs, EUIPO race nears end, and more

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team joins you live from the Managing IP Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit in London, wh...

The IP Lounge: SEPs, Ed Sheeran, Pauline Newman and more

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks standard essential patent news, the probe into Judge Pauline Newma...

The IP Lounge: SCOTUS dog toys, EUIPO FRAND role, and more

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks a busy month at SCOTUS, the EU’s solution to the FRAND conundru...

The IP Lounge: EUIPO top job race, UPC countdown, and more

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a new monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpack the race for the top job at the EUIPO, the key UPC trends to watch, and t...

Podcast: Adams & Adams discusses early 2023 updates from the South African Patent Office

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of a three-part podcast series by Adams & Adams on doing business within the dynamic intellectual property world of Africa, t...

Podcast: Adams & Adams discuss the mandatory recordation process of IP rights in Kenya

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of a three-part podcast series by Adams & Adams on doing business within the dynamic IP world of Africa, the firm’s anti-c...

Podcast: Adams & Adams discuss oppositions based on well-known rights in Africa

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a three-part podcast series by Adams & Adams on doing business within the dynamic IP world of Africa, experts Alissa Naran and Nic...

Podcast: The software patents never filed

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Senior reporter Max Walters is joined by Anders Fredriksson and Elmin Tutkur of IP firm Zacco to tackle the controversial topic of software patents.

Corner office podcast: Phyllis Turner-Brim, chief IP counsel at HP

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phyllis Turner-Brim has had a varied career, having worked as an intellectual property lawyer for a lot of different companies over the past 30 years,...

Podcast: Zacco and Managing IP explore some of the early intellectual property implications of NFT infringement

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s fair to say the NFT market is booming.Sales of NFTs have seen an incredible growth over the past couple of years – from $95 million in 2020 t...

Podcast: Derek Gilliland, western Texas’s newest patent judge

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The US doesn’t have intellectual property specialist judges as such, but some are more patent-focused than others.One of those judges is Derek Gilli...

Corner office podcast: Kirupa Pushparaj, general counsel at Step

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kirupa Pushparaj made the leap to general counsel last August, having previously worked as deputy general counsel and intellectual property lead at th...

The rise of the Western District of Texas: Is the Albright-inspired judicial study a good idea?

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Managing IP speaks to David Jones; executive director of the High Tech Inventors Alliance; Brad Watts, minority chief counsel of the Senate judiciary ...

Podcast: Adams & Adams discuss trends in patent litigation across South Africa

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of the three-part podcast series by Adams & Adams on the IP enforcement of pharma in Africa, partners Danie Dohmen and Russel...

Podcast: Adams & Adams discuss the challenges of registration in Africa

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of the three-part podcast series by Adams & Adams on the IP enforcement of pharma in Africa, partners Jenny Pienaar and Kare...

Podcast: Adams & Adams discuss trends in anti-counterfeiting across Africa

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a three-part podcast series by Adams & Adams on the IP enforcement of pharma in Africa, experts Godfrey Budeli and Jan-Haram Swane...

Corner office podcast: Dolby chief on patent pools and EPO wins

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heath Hoglund, chief patent counsel at Dolby, wanted to be a judge when he was a student, but decided that audio-visual technology (and the intellectu...

Movies and methods: managing Salesforce's diverse IP needs

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Managing IP’s third corner office podcast, David Simon talks about his life managing Salesforce’s intellectual property – which can involve a...

Corner office podcast: Scott Frank on leading AT&T IP in 2021

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In an exclusive Managing IP podcast, AT&T intellectual property CEO Scott Frank talks about the importance of IP and the ins and outs of licensing...

Corner office podcast: Pfizer patent chief on vaccine IP and the waiver

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Managing IP’s first corner office podcast, Bryan Zielinski talks about his company’s IP challenges and opportunities, AI, and more

IP masterclass in-house team

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

COVID IP waiver

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Awards podcast: DCC talk transactions, litigation and the IP landscape across the Asia Pacific region

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our MIP Awards series, Joanna Yang chats to Australian firm DCC about their work in pharma and universities on patents and their outlook during and...

MIP Awards Podcast: Kasowitz - Trying a Case Through a Pandemic

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With: Jonathan Waldrop, Partner, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP Darcy Jones, Partner, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP  Marcus Barber, Partner, Kasowitz Bens...

MIP Masterclass: How to protect trade secrets

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Awards podcast: Pons IP talks blockchain and AI

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first podcast profiling winners of Managing IP’s 2021 awards, we speak to Pons IP about the impact of technology on IP legal servicesLawyers ...

Masterclass Podcast: Primer on IP in Africa

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast: BMS and Bird & Bird on doing major deals in a pandemic

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the last 10 months, we have all become accustomed to working remotely and doing things differently. For lawyers, one of the impacts has been on maj...

Managing IP 2020 end-of-year podcast

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast: IBM and Bird & Bird debate data and IP

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Managing IP joins Steve Mortinger of IBM and Toby Bond and Katharine Stephens of Bird & Bird to discuss how data rights are reshaping IP

Brexit, D&I, and a 'return to normalcy'

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast: fighting counterfeits in Latin America and Caribbean

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Managing IP’s first LATAM and Caribbean podcast, Americas editor Patrick Wingrove speaks to Virginia Cervieri, co-founder at Cervieri Monsuárez ...

Podcast: Nokia, Audi and Bird & Bird debate FRAND

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Vary, Clemens Heusch and Matthias Schneider reveal their views on component-level versus end-point licensing and Unwired Planet In the first ...

Podcast: watch brands ask if Amazon is a friend or foe

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the latest Managing IP podcast, Max Walters was joined by IP counsel at watch companies CLUSE and Daniel Wellington, as well as a former counsel a...

MIP's Charlotte Kilpatrick talks to Corey Salsberg of Novartis, Ellen t’Hoen of Medicines Law and Policy, and David Rosenberg formerly of GSK to discuss how COVID-19 is reshaping IP in the life sciences.

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Kilpatrick, reporter at Managing IP, sat down with Corey Salsberg of Novartis, Ellen t’Hoen of Medicines Law and Policy, and David Rosenbe...